Fleetwood 2^nd Oct 2011

While half the country basked in glorious sunshine, the other half had total cloud cover, rain and little wind. Such was our luck!

22 skippers braved the unexpected weather for this the third running of the Association sponsored ND Championship. A healthy 7 clubs were represented, and the fleet included 2 juniors.

Although the weather was poor, 8 races were completed and there were 5 different race winners

Only 3 races were completed before one of Fleetwoods famous Hot-Pot, Apple Pie and Cream lunches. Current National Champion of both the UK and France, Dave Fowler, was showing ominous signs that he would continue his winning ways, the two Kissicks a couple of points back with Tom Mills and Peter Lansdale a further couple of points away.

Race 5 proved that the standard of the Northern fleet is improving all the time, with junior Jordan Porter, West Lancs YC, winning from Dave F. It’s not every day that you beat the National Champion!

John Sharman began to string together an impressive run of results, John Plant fought to a 2^nd an a 4^th , Alan Tickle got a 3^rd in the last race.

Despite the weather, the day was greatly enjoyed by all competitors, and was a further indication of the inroads the RC Laser is making into the North West sailing scene.

1^st      Dave Fowler        Kingsmill        8

2^nd     John Sharman      Fleetwood     18

3^rd     Andy Kissick        Alderney       19

4^th     Adam Kissick       Preston          19

5^th     Tom Mills            Fleetwood      29